jessi was born and raised in the NYC area and moved to korea when she was a teenager. (her entire family still lives in america to this day.) she actually went through A LOT of hardship trying to be successful in the korean music industry, including being homeless and sleeping in bathhouses. there were multiple times she took extended breaks and went back to the states, but she perservered through a lot of unfair judgments (mostly for being “too aggressive,” “too American,” etc.) and is finally being recognized for her insane talent. seems the industry and general public are warming up to her individualistic style and honest-but-kind personality. she has her own YT talk show called show!terview with jessi that’s become a massive hit, and her music keeps blowing up now that she’s signed to PSY’s label, p-nation. she’s an absolute boss!

@jac1207

3 жыл бұрын

P-Nation is shaping up to be something substantial. Obviously it's gotten off to a good start, but if Psy keeps this up for the next few years and whoever he signs, P-Nation is going to become "that" label that's relatively small but punches way above it's weight class.

@Believez..

3 жыл бұрын

I would also like to add on: Jessi left America at 15 to pursue her dreams of becoming a singer. She moved in with her grandma in Korea. Then, she was signed to a label, and when she debuted on stage it was a flop, jessi also really didn't like what she was singing and doing because it wasn't her. She has been in many labels but none of them have really done her any good. She also was a part of the group 'Lucky J' but unfortunately disbanded (their songs are amazing!). Later on, she finally signed with P Nation (PSY) and is creating even more bops. She has been in this game since 2005 (when she debuted). She was also in Unpretty Rapstar where she was in second place, she also precided to roast people on numerous occasions. Now she is getting more reconization then ever before and she truly deserves it. She is also on 6sense (sixth sense). She is truly amazing, and please keep supporting her in the future!!

Iwouldn’t say she’s controversial but she’s a very honest and real person so she always speaks her mind it being good or bad. I respect her for not caring about other’s opinions Edit. Please don’t argue this is my POV

@hmmnothanks5038

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but her person is controversial in such a conservative society as the Korean one. It doesn’t mean she’s doing wrong or being provocative. Just means that people find her questionnable, and at a certain extent she causes people’s disagreements. Of course we can only salute her strong character and uniqueness !

@stephongrowingup6073

3 жыл бұрын

She’s is controversial especially black fishing and trying to act black using aave to get money

@hmmnothanks5038

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephongrowingup6073 she grew up in new jersey, from where she must have kept a lot of black american influences, plus she has always been that tanned. Your point isn’t valid stop trying to discredit her

@choyagilliejr9989

3 жыл бұрын

Right @Stephon growing up please be quiet

@politicalblink

3 жыл бұрын

yea therefore she is controversial lmaoooo....

She’s not really controversial, she’s just different from average k-artists. As she breaks from the stereotypes that they have to have to be all cutesy/people pleasers , while she isn’t afraid of showing a little skin and has a more extroverted/ bold personality. She’s a strong 💪 independent woman that speaks her mind and doesn’t care about what others opinions. And she gets hate for that as Korea is a conservative country. She’s talented, funny, kind, and beautiful inside and out 😊

Jessi was born in New York, raised in New Jersey and moved to Korea when she was 15.

you should react to how Jessi became that B. Its similar to the purple hawke video for mamamoo but for Jessi

Loved this reaction🔥 Jessi was born in NY and raised in New Jersey. She moved to Korea at 15 by herself and has been in the industry since she was 17 (she's 32 now) but never got the recognition she deserved until now. Her rise to fame's been a long time coming!!! She's been seen as "controversial" because she doesn't try to fit into the mold of what is expected of a kpop idol (fair skin, soft spoken, innocent, girly) --She's loud, outspoken but kind hearted and unapologetically herself. She's stayed true to who she is as an artist/person and the Korean public has finally warmed up to her an accepted her❤️

She's an out spoken "dark" skinned beauty that had to overcome Korean biases against independent women, foreign born Koreans, and her truthfulness regarding plastic surgery.

Jessi is just Jessi she doesn't care about anything, she is cool and funny but despite all of this she is a good life teacher🥰

She just breaks stereotypes about korean artists in a conservative country. She’s similar to Hwasa in that sense, that’s probably why they’re good friends. She’s known to have many friends in the industry because of kind caring personality towards younger artists. People tent to be put off about that because of her strong appearance and bold personality.

I wouldn’t say she’s controversial she is a person to keep things real and honest about everything but id say that she has gotten bigger in Korea after her song nunu nana you guys should check it out

Yea Jessi is def a controversial artist because she doesn't act like the "typical" kpop idol or Korean person generally. I'll just say she's NOT conservative in this sense. She is VERY headstrong and HIGHLY opinionated and many people don't seem to like that in Korea. Also, she went through ALOT to be where she is today. Fun fact: she was born in New York, raised in New Jersey, and moved to Korea at 15 but still went back and forth from the US and Korea. However, I love Jessi because she's soooo different and she knows that she is and OWNS it. She is a boss!

Jessi lived half her life in America and half in Korea. To this day, she’s still going back and forth

Also mamamoo's "sister group" purple kiss just debuted with their first mini album and there are already 4 music videos out if you are interested. The Title Track is Ponzona

You should really react to jessi ‘’ nununnana” please

@LaTiaNat

3 жыл бұрын

I love that song, it's very cool🖤🖤

@tomaslarrat

3 жыл бұрын

such a bopppp

1) She was born in the US, New York to be specific and partly brought up in New Jersey. But at the age of 15, she came "alone" to South Korea (not even knowing the language) to start a career. 2) She's DEFINITELY NOT controversial. She/'s outspoken and true which is what makes her stand out. SHE IS GREAT!!!

She is so old in the kpop industry.I simply love her personality.❤️One think is for sure.This woman can not be fake, I love her true attitude and how she freely talks in all the interviews✨

she is controversial but in a good way. There are certain topics the Korean public avoid but she doesn't. she says things as it is and doesn't cover up shit. if she doesn't like someone she will say it and the funny thing is that the person turns out to have a horrible personality. That's why people label her that way, she's down to earth.

I love Jessi. She’s the Queen. All her songs and MV are great

Jessi is just amazing, she's been through a lot but hasn't changed no matter what shit has been thrown her way. She has absolutely no problem showing off her figure and saying she's got jobs done etc, and if you watch her in variety shows you'll see how much different she is from everyone else. But SK has really started to accept her more and more, and it's great to see that all her work is paying off. Coz she's a really funny, sweet and badass woman.

Jessi is a baddest

Jessi is amazing! NunuNana, NUMB, Who Dat B, Boing, Drip. She even has a song called PUT IT ON YA which features BM from KARD (Deep voice guy)

Jessi has been in the game in one form or another for 15 years. She's now seeing major success and Im so happy about it. I guess you can say she is controversial only in that she doesnt fit into standard Korean looks (curvy) or behavior (unapologetic, loud, curses) . Korea is still rather conservative in manners and such, alot of rules on how to act etc. BUT people seem to be coming around. I have heard she is the nicest person to be around and work with, fellow artists admire and respect her. And if they dont Im pretty sure Jessi gives zero F. AND THATS WHY I LOVE HER!

Jessi has also performed at Dingo Music's "Killing Voice". The same live studio performance that Mamamoo did. You can hear her actual live ability there and you wont regret.

Yeees Queen jessi 💜💜👑 please do more

You guys should check out jessi nununana please

Queen Jessi 👑... I Love your reaction 😍

Thank you for the Jessi Reaction, we stan her and stan you too 💜 Please React to Jessi - Gucci too it is amazing

yeah, you're right, that is chess. and she's a Queen on the chessboard. she said it at "on and off' which is the korean TV show.

shes been in the Industry for about 15 years now

She’s not “controversial” in like she’s had scandales or things like that, but she is very blunt, loud, and confident in her abilities and body so it throws off Koreans at times especially since she’s a women and in Korea that’s still not super common

It has taken korea a while to come around to Jessi. But anyone she works with loves her. They don't know what to do with her super outgoing american style...but they come around. Jessi is flourishing under Psy label.

The unbothered QUEEN🔥💅👑

Lived her life in New Jersey. At the age of 15, BY HERSELF, left for Korea. She’s not controversial in the sense of her doing things that aren’t right. Instead, she’s mostly judged by others who don’t like the way she acts and speaks her mind. Especially in the kpop industry, they don’t really see someone like Jessi. Even to the girlies who don’t fit Korea’s standards as an artist [hwasa, Tiffany, etc], she’s the most outspoken than the rest of them.

Jessi the queen, ain't nobody going to check her!

She is from New York when she was 13 she moved to Korea on her own

Jessi is a survivor in kpop industry! Love her!

Yes do more Jessi like Wet and Nunu Nana please she is the baddest B!!!

She's the badass queen

PSY is the artist that did Gangnam Style. When that song was released, PSY was an artist under YG. He left to start his own label, P Nation, a few years ago.

Thanks for your reaction🙏❤️

She actually were most rap oriented before being signed to PSY that’s why she still has some really strong rap vibe. Now it’s getting a bit more pop tho but she still keep that savage and confidence vibe

Born in NY. Grew up in NJ. Moved to South Korea at 15.

Took her 14 years to get fame. Before south korea was so conservative. She can barely speak the korean language before now its a lot better. Its a lot better now for her and jessie did not gave up and move back to new york during her 14 year struggle in seoul korea. Her perseverance made her what she is today.

5:37 yessss, I thought the same when I heard it, that part sounds like Nathy💕💕💕

Love this reaction. Have been waiting to see when you would do it as soon as the mv came out

We, fans are so happy you reacted. Thank you!!!

oh no.. she been doing that WAYYY before these other "western" artist that you had in mind.... Jessi is a LEGEND :)

Jessi in her zone now....

Jessi is the best 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️

She was born in New York but moved to Korea when she was 14 to debut

Please discover more of Jessi and theres another one stunning girl Hyolyn and her song named "Dally" !!!

BORN IN NY , RAISED IN NEW JERSEY!

Jessi Is a Queen...Do you remember PSY? Gangnam Style? He formed his Own Company and Jessi signed up...PNation..She was 1/4 of Refund Sisters (Hwasa as well.) She is also a Beautiful Singer...React to Numb. You won't regret it..

I mean if you’re the Queen everything you do will be a controversy eventually so 👏🏻

5:43 YESSS I knew it was reminiscent of nathy's flow. That part reminds so much of la Peluso. I'm kinda expecting a collab now😂😂😂

She was born in NYC and raised in Jersey. If I'm not mistaken she moved to Korea when she was 15 or 16..

3:35 She was born in New York, and grew up in New Jersey. She went to Korea to pursue her career. She isn't fluent in Korean just yet, but she's been improving ever since her debut ❤️ She's one of my fav artists for sure 👌

Queen 🔥

jessi on another level, world need talents like her

They are both outside of Kpop zone so I wanna Jessi / So Hyang duet!

next reaction - nunu nana by Jessi the music is so good! trust me y'all will not be disappointed!

Check out some of her rap compilations from Unpretty rapstar bc she was a beast!!!!

Jessi was born and raised in New Jersey

Jessi is a Korean ,American rap idol. And also she's in her 30s

I would like you guys to go check out her earlier music as well...she is amazing

@TRAC Reactions - I wouldn't categorize Jessi as a kpop artist, she's more in the k-hiphop. She's a different breed though, she broke all Korean music standard. I think she's the first one to give antis a middle finger on live TV, and publicly talked about her plastic surgery.

Please react to "LISA's upgraded Thai dance⚡️= 'Crab dance" please

I’m thinking like chess a Queen and her Knights (hence the horse heads) 🙂

Jessi, is a Korean-American rapper and songwriter based in South Korea. She was born in New York, raised in New Jersey, and moved to South Korea at the age of 15.

Jessi is one of the best rapper in SK with CL and my personal fav jennie and lisa, and i love her personality so free spirited and so funny. 😀😂

Psy was YG's bestfriend, when he released gangnamstyle, it was when YG helped him to get up to his feet and brought him to YG Ent then now he has his own Label where Jessi's agency..

Want that Jessi / Jessie J duet

Great resume, se aprecia sus palabras guys 🤠🖖☘

Jessi was born and grew up in USA. Her korean is very limited.

Jessi is fron New jersey tho but she come to korea when she 14 yr old she start in very young age so from that she always be back and forward korea - usa bht now she settle down in Psy Agency name PNation alo g side with Hyuna,Dawn ...

shes essentially just a western artist living in korea. Her "controversies" are just regular play if she were to be in the western markets lmao

Yes "Jessi" her stage name, was Born in New York & raised in New Jersey, @15 she came alone to Korea to fight for her dreams as a Rapper/Singer, song writer, you name it that's Jessi, regarding the Controversial part of her career, it basically has smth. to do by how diff. she is from the stereotype of being a Kpop Idol, Artist in Korea, Idk if "racial discrimination" is the right word or description for what she's been through but I know that its b/w those lines, so she struggled, from company to company, until she finally found "Pnation" her match, where she can freely express herself in her music, so yeah thats the short version😊, but right now she's booming all over Korea because she is finally accepted or seen for who she really is as an Artist! She's just Legit of all Legit, just like my fav. Catchphrase of hers😂 "Don't Mess With Korean/American! "... That's why we call her "Queen of Queen's" because that's the word to perfectly describe both her as a person and as an artist😍 A Badass B😘... Love by both the old & young!

She is American korean.... a new yorkan

If you guys like Jessi then I'd recommend watching her in the show "Unpretty Rapstar". They tried to play her dirty and there was definitely something shady going on with the production but Jessi still shined AND she's not one to stay quiet about shit. Not asking for a reaction, just recommending in case you'd be interested in having a better knowledge of her as an artist and a person. It's still a show... but it's a start

Do check Jessi 'who that B' and Nunu nana. She is a very good rapper with heavy voice. And proud of herself.

Yassss That's our Queen Jessiii And yes she grew up in America then moved to Korea. The thing we love about her is that she's real. And she's honest and blunt. U should check out 'Who Dat B' and 'Nunu nana'. Btw guys, u said that the first ever kpop video u saw is by Psy. Do u know that Jessi is signed with his label?🤧

React to red velvet unhelpful guide psycho era please 🖤❤

Jessi isn’t controversial but she’s just not afraid to be herself and be a badass, she doesn’t care about what people say about her because she apparently doesnt fit into korean “beauty” standards

She used to be controversial in Korea but not anymore. People didn't like how aggressive she came across because of her loud voice and American mannerisms. She had a really strong and rude image. When people realized she's actually a huge softy and doesn't mean any harm with the blunt way she talks she blew up in popularity and is doing really well in Korea right now. :)

Well she is controversial artist as she is true to herself, she didn't pretend, when she didn't like it she just said it straightforwardly...she born and grow up at New York if I'm not mistaken, then come to Korea at age of 15 to pursue music, she almost become part of the girl group SNSD or also known as girls generation girl group under SM entertainment.

Yaaay! Jessi is from P- Nation same label as hyuna REACT TO NUNU NANA NEXT!!!

Youre not gonna see anyone similar within the "Kpop" genre. JESSI QUEEN!🔥🔥🙏

You should react to one of Jessi’s older songs (Spirit Animal). I have a bunch of other song to recommend but this one just popped into my head

Please react to Jessi Savage moments. You guys will love her 😁. Loving the videos lately 💜

You should react to jessi - cold blooded

You guys should react to her other songs like Who Dat B 😁

You should react to Jessi funny moments, trust me it will be worth it

Check out AlexA - Bomb (she is a K-pop soloist singer) FYI she is from America.

YESSS! Please react to jessi song 'Down' it's such a bop 😍

Bro, a Nathy x Jessi collab would DESTROY ME

jessi is an american citizen but she is also korean i think thats why she is inspired to american kinda music but she is still lit af tho!!! also pls react to BTS Jump live performance in Osaka

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She is only controversial because she says what she wants and swears also she talks a lot and is loud but she is so funny

Plsss react to purple kiss ponzona

Jessi isn't k-pop lmao, she is a hip-hop/rap artist. Not all music that comes out of Korea is k-pop and in Korea what westerns consider "k-pop" is called Idol music. K-pop isn't a term used in Korea frequently, westerners just use it as an umbrella term to shove all Korean music under one label but it's not really appropriate. There is also a big misconception that k-pop is big in Korea. It isn't, the biggest genres in Korea are R&B, Hip-Hop/Rap, Ballads, and Trot. Very few "idol" groups make waves on Korean charts and are not streamed as significantly as soloists in R&B, Hip-Hop, Ballads, and Trot. In fact, out of the 100 most-listened songs in 2020 on Mel0n (Korean streaming service), only 20 were from idol groups and 10 of the songs alone were solely BTS. BTS is probably the only exception to idol music not being big in Korea because BTS is everywhere in Korea but other groups not so much. Although it can be argued at this point that BTS is beyond idol music and k-pop.